prorogates

verb

present tense third-person singular of prorogate
as in suspends
to bring to a formal close for a period of time the conference was prorogated until the following morning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prorogates
  1. suspends
  2. postpones
  3. adjourns
  4. interrupts
Verb
  • His design for Fallingwater therefore suspends the architecture above the fall itself, filling the home constantly with the powerful sound of rushing water.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • The Waiting Game Is the Smart Game In short, the Raptors are wise to wait to see whether the NBA finds the Clippers at fault and, in doing so, terminates Leonard’s contract or suspends him.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of suspends
Verb
  • Funeral postpones talks with US Khamenei’s body will be transported to cities in Iran and neighboring Iraq, with authorities planning to drive his casket and others through the streets of Tehran on Monday.
    — Nasser Karimi, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • The Defense secretary said the ceasefire postpones the deadline for securing such approval.
    — Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of postpones
Verb
  • McMaster is expected to call for the session after the legislature adjourns Thursday afternoon, sources said.
    — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 14 May 2026
  • The proposal is still pending in the current legislative session, which adjourns on May 6.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of adjourns
Verb
  • What was intended to assist instead creates friction and interrupts the shopper journey.
    — Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • When asked if Muir needed a break during his 300-foot climb, Sawyer, 80, interrupts.
    — Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of interrupts
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